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Since the advent of technology, it is possible for aircraft and boats to parade.

A flypast is an aerial parade of anything from one to dozens of aircraft, both in commercial context at airshows and also to mark, e. g., national days or significant anniversaries.

They are particularly common in the United Kingdom, where they are often associated with Royal occasions.

Similarly, for ships, there may be a sail-past of, e. g., tall ships ( as was seen during Trafalgar 200 ) or other sailing vessels as during the celebrations of the 60th anniversary of World War II.